#155

Fine German Brown-Complexioned Bisque Child. by Kestner with Original Costume
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$1,400
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Brown-complexioned bisque socket head, brown glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, black fleecy mohair wig over plaster pate, brown composition and wooden ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E made in Germany 9. Comments: Kestner, circa 1900. Value Points: flawless complexion on the beautiful face, perfect original body, wig, and pate, nice antique red and white costume is likely original.